My family serves, doesn’t loot like KCR’s: CM Revanth Reddy

Revanth accused the previous government of ignoring the needs of people, and instead, focusing on building farmhouses and misusing public funds.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the launch of schemes in Narayanapet district on Sunday
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the launch of schemes in Narayanapet district on Sunday(Photo | Express)
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HYDERABAD: Reacting to the BRS’ allegations regarding the involvement of his family members in the affairs of the Kodangal constituency, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended his family, stating that they serve the people selflessly and without holding any official positions.

Addressing the gathering after launching Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Housing Scheme, Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa and issuing new ration cards in Chandravancha village, Narayanapet district, on Sunday, he remarked, “(BRS supremo) KCR’s family is finding fault with my family members while they are working selflessly. We will not compete for loot like KCR’s family. My family is not here to loot the state.”

Revanth accused the previous government of ignoring the needs of people, and instead, focusing on building farmhouses and misusing public funds.

He also alleged that opposition leaders, particularly KCR, were deliberately stalling pending projects to hinder development in Kodangal. Claiming that the Opposition fears losing political power if the pending projects are completed, he asked, “Should we remain backwards forever? Should the youth of Kodangal still wear lungis and roam bus stations? Should Kodangal not have medical, engineering, polytechnic and junior colleges?”

Subsequently, Revanth criticised Leader of Opposition K Chandrasekhar Rao for skipping Assembly sessions for the past 13 months, asking, “What is the purpose of holding a post if he shirks responsibility?”

He also mocked KCR’s claim of reading 80,000 books and BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s brag on being an “American student”, adding that neither knew how to issue ration cards to the poor. Revanth said his government has decided to issue ration cards to 40 lakh new families, ensuring superfine rice distribution to every cardholder. 

Can’t rule from farmhouse, Revanth’s jibe at KCR

“A ration card is the identity of the poor. New cards have not been issued in the last 10 years. We conducted gram sabhas and received applications from eligible persons,” he said.

The CM stated that under Rythu Bharosa, the government has deposited nearly Rs 7,000 crore into farmers’ accounts and announced plans to build four lakh Indiramma houses at a cost of Rs 22,500 crore. “The previous government paid Rs 5,000 per acre per season, while my government is providing Rs 6,000 per acre per season under Rythu Bharosa,” he said, adding that the scheme will disburse Rs 20,000 crore annually to 70 lakh farmers.

Referring to his padayatra, Revanth mentioned that many landless poor had sought assistance, prompting the government to provide Rs 12,000 annually to landless families under Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa, supporting 10 lakh families through the scheme.

The chief minister vowed to take full responsibility for providing a house to every poor family in Kodangal, stating that 15,000 to 20,000 houses would be distributed to poor families in the constituency over the next four years. Highlighting the changes brought by his government, Revanth remarked, “It is not possible to rule the state by staying in a farmhouse. The opposition is creating chaos in gram sabhas and inciting the people. We are accountable to the public, we will answer their questions and we will deliver on our promises.”

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